Foster Village Northeast KS

Foster parents often feel tired and alone. Most families foster for less than a year, citing burnout and lack of support as the reason they stop. At the same time, 85% of people who are not foster parents say they care about vulnerable children and want to help. Foster Village bridges this gap between foster families and caregivers and those who want to help, meeting practical needs and providing holistic support beyond the system.

Children need more than a system; they need a village. Foster parents often feel tired and alone. Most families foster for less than a year, citing burnout and lack of support as the reason they stop. At the same time, 85 percent of people who are not foster parents say they care about vulnerable children and want to help. Foster Village bridges this gap between foster families and caregivers and those who want to help, meeting practical needs and providing holistic support beyond the system. We help do this through three main programs: Equipping Caregivers With Support When a child is placed with a family, they often arrive with just the clothes on their back. Through Foster Village resources, families and children can get clothing, toiletries and other basic necessities. We have events to provide short breaks for caregivers, provide meals, and connect fostering families with resources to meet other needs. Connecting Families to Each Other Foster families are often navigating a complex system and challenges that are unique to caring for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and family separation. They need to know they are not alone and need encouragement from others on the same journey they are on. By connecting foster families with other foster families, biological families, and trusted resources, families are strengthened and empowered to continue fostering. Advocating for Change in the System Foster Village brings dignity to the children and families we serve, understanding the root causes that lead to a child's placement in the foster care system, facilitating relationships between foster families and biological families, and replicating communities of support around the nation. As we care for the caregivers, foster families are sustained and generations of vulnerable children and families are empowered to overcome adversity.